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555 West Jefferson Street
Franklin, Indiana 46131
United States 3177894200
Understanding Your NPDES Permit - Online
Hours: 5 Technical Wastewater
Cost: $125 member/$175 non-member
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (US Eastern Standard Time)
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Course Description
This session is designed to provide wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) operators with a practical understanding of the fundamentals of their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Participants will learn the history and purpose of the NPDES program, review the key sections of a permit, and gain insight into compliance requirements. The session will also cover strategies for managing monitoring schedules, sampling requirements, critical deadlines, and reporting obligations. In addition, participants will examine common compliance errors and learn best practices to help avoid violations and maintain permit compliance.
Learning Outcomes
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Explain the purpose and history of the NPDES permitting program.
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Identify and describe the major sections of an NPDES permit.
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Interpret common permit requirements and compliance obligations.
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Develop strategies for organizing monitoring schedules, sampling events, and permit deadlines.
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Understand reporting requirements, including Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) and other required submissions.
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Recognize common permit compliance errors and their potential consequences.
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Apply best practices to reduce reporting mistakes and maintain permit compliance.
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Use permit conditions as operational tools to support effective wastewater treatment plant management.
Instructor: Pete Crowl, AIRW
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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Member: Online
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5.00 (Technical Wastewater) | $125.00 |
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Non-member: Online
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5.00 (Technical Wastewater) | $175.00 |
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555 West Jefferson StreetFranklin, Indiana 46131
United States 3177894200